Be Prepared

John Vickery, Tracy Nicole Chapmen, Stanley W

[SCAR]

[spoken] I never thought hyenas essential

They're crude and unspeakably plain

But maybe they've a glimmer of potential

If allied to my vision and brain.



[sung] I know that your powers of retention

Are as wet as a warthog's backside

But thick as you are, pay attention

My words are a matter of pride



It's clear from your vacant expressions

The lights are not all on upstairs

But we're talking kings and successions

Even you can't be caught unawares



So prepare for a chance of a lifetime

Be prepared for sensational news

A shining new era

Is tiptoeing nearer



[SHENZI]

And where do we feature?



[SCAR]

Just listen to teacher

I know it sounds sordid

But you'll be rewarded

When at last I am given my dues!

And injustice deliciously squared

Be prepared!



[BANZAI]

[spoken] Yeah! Be prepared.

We'll be prepared. For what?



[SCAR]

[spoken] For the death of the king!



[BANZAI]

[spoken] Is he sick?



[SCAR]

[spoken] No, fool! We're going to kill him... and Simba too!



[SHENZI]

[spoken] Great idea! Who needs a king?



[BANZAI AND SHENZI]

[spoken] No king, No king, nah nah nah nah nah nah!



[SCAR]

[spoken] Idiots! There will be a king!



[BANZAI]

[spoken] But you said...



[SCAR]

[spoken] I will be king!

Stick with me, and you'll never be hungry again!



[BANZAI AND SHENZI]

[spoken] Yay, all right!

Long live the king!

Long live the king!



[HYENAS]

[sung] It's great that we'll soon be connected

With a king who'll be all-time adored



[SCAR]

Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected

To take certain duties on board

The future is littered with prizes

And though I'm the main addressee

The point that I must emphasize is

You won't get